سُوْرَةُ الْقَلَمِ

Surah Al-Qalam (68) — Ayah 25

The Pen · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 565

وَغَدَوْا۟ عَلَىٰ حَرْدٍ قَـٰدِرِينَ ﴿25﴾
And they went in the morning with strong intention, thinking that they have power (to prevent the poor taking anything of the fruits therefrom).
وَغَدَوْا۟ waghadaw And they went early
عَلَىٰ ʿalā with
حَرْدٍۢ ḥardin determination
قَـٰدِرِينَ qādirīna able

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 25) One meaning of {وَ غَدَوْا عَلٰى حَرْدٍ قٰدِرِيْنَ : ’’ حَرْدٍ ‘‘} is intention and resolve, that is, they set out with firm determination that they would not let any needy person enter the garden. The second meaning is intense anger, that is, they set out in a state of great anger towards the needy. In both cases, the meaning of {’’ قٰدِرِيْنَ ‘‘} is "in the state that, in their opinion, they had power over the fruit of the garden." The third meaning of {’’ حَرْدٍ ‘‘} is to prevent, that is, they set out early in the morning in such a state that (in their opinion) they were able to prevent the needy.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

25. 1 That is, they assessed their situation, or by their intention they gained control over the garden, or it means they overpowered the needy.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).